• Hand Held: Personal Arts from Africa, includes a variety of seats, vessels, blankets, combs, hats, and other objects created for individuals and households in 21 African countries. On view through Feb. 5, 2012.

• Print by Print: Series from Durer to Lichtenstein, an exhibition of prints by American and European artists from the late 15th through the 21st centuries. On view through March 25, 2012.

Maryland Institute College of Art — 1300 W. Mount Royal Ave. presents regional, national and international artists, designers, authors and curators to discuss their work, life and career experiences.

• Joyce J. Scott '70, Nov. 28, noon, Brown Center: Falvey Hall. Known as the "Queen of Beadwork," she creates provocative beaded sculptural forms and neckpieces that address political and social issues such as gender, race and class struggle.

• Paul Chaat Smith, Nov. 28, 7 p.m., Brown Center: Falvey Hall, a Comanche author and curator whose work focuses on the contemporary landscape of American Indian politics and culture.